Sukkwan Island (film)
2025 film
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Sukkwan Island (alternate title My Father’s Island in the United Kingdom) is a 2025 drama film directed by Vladimir de Fontenay and starring Swann Arlaud and Woody Norman.[1] It is based on the novella of the same name by David Vann.[2]
- Carole Scotta
- Eliott Khayat
- Caroline Benjo
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| Directed by | Vladimir de Fontenay |
| Written by | Vladimir de Fontenay |
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| Cinematography | Amine Berrada |
| Edited by | Nicolas Chaudeurge |
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| Language | English |
Cast
Production
In January 2024, it was announced that Arlaud, Norman, Mollica and Pöysti were cast in the film.[2]
Release
The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.[3]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 46% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.0/10.[4]
Adam Solomons of IndieWire graded the film a C.[5]
Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review and wrote as a bottom line: “Immersive and well-acted, if finally underwhelming.”[6]